Put those pork rinds down and pay attention! The American Heart Association says that more than 121 million grown ups are living with heart failure and clogged arteries! The American Heart Association says that taking medicine is not necessarily the first answer to the problem. They suggest focusing on a healthier lifestyle, with an emphasis […]
Today, we expect to see black nurses when we go to the hospital, doctor or clinic. It wasn’t always that way. Thereasea Elder knows first hand. She was one of the community’s public health nurses. When we think about desegregation, we often recall images of innocent school children simply trying to get an education. Twitter […]
The Thereasea Clark Elder Community Appreciation Ceremony will celebrate the life and work of Ms. Elders and launch the T.C. Elder Community Health Leadership Academy on Thursday. Elder was a pioneering public health nurse with the Mecklenburg County Health Department from 1962 to 1989. The T.C. Elder Community Health Leadership Academy will focus on chronic […]
Nothing says the holidays quite like a festive bash, especially when it’s aimed at helping those in need. Russell Simmons is preparing for his 17th annual St. Barths holiday party. This year, he’s getting a little help from supermodel Alina Baikova, who will co-host the event. Back in October, Russell initially decided not to do the annual bash but […]
America’s Nutrition Coach, Dr. Ro joined Roland Martin on NewsOne Now for this week’s installment of Fit!Live!Win! to discuss the importance of managing our cholesterol levels so…
Despite decades of medical research and public campaigns to ease the problem, heart disease is the number one killer in the United States. One of…
Men in general aren’t exactly well known for always taking great care of themselves. But, when you think about it, every man owes it to…
Men in general aren’t exactly well known for always taking great care of themselves. But, when you think about it, every man owes it to…
Fat…you’re told they’re bad, then you’re told they’re good. So, which is it? Both. “Your body needs fat in order to function,” says Barbara Roberts,…
Millions of Americans, including middle-aged and older Americans, have a very protein-rich diet. But now, new studies have found something very interesting – while this…
For IPAD/IPOD users: Star Jones has reason to be excited about life these days. Not only is the TV personality working on a new multi-host…
African Americans should be concerned about heart disease. Combined, heart disease and stroke are the leading cause of death for African Americans, says Laxmi Mehta,…
